Flèche (en. Arrow)

/flɛʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An arrow is a projectile shot from a bow.

Archery requires great precision to aim at the target with an arrow.

Le tir à l'arc nécessite une grande précision pour viser la cible avec une flèche.

A pointed symbol indicating a direction.

Follow the arrow on the sign to find the road.

Suivez la flèche sur le panneau pour trouver la route.

A visual indication directing towards something.

The arrow on the graph shows an upward trend.

La flèche sur le graphique montre une tendance à la hausse.

The word 'arrow' comes from the Latin 'phalax', which also means a projectile weapon.

to take the arrow

To orient quickly towards a goal.

prendre la flèche

to go straight to the point like an arrow

To act in a direct and effective manner.

aller droit au but comme une flèche

to mark a path

To mark a route to follow.

flècher un chemin

bowstring

Instrument used to shoot arrows.

archet

target

Object aimed at by arrows.

cible

bow

Shooting instrument for arrows.

arc

To be quick or precise in an action.

He passed his exam with flying colors.

Il a réussi son examen avec une flèche.

To refer to a person who attracts attention with their charm.

That girl is a real eye-catcher at this party.

Cette fille est une vraie flèche dans cette soirée.